Principal's Notes

Hello CMS Parent/Guardian Community,

Here is some information for the week.

 How to Translate the Parent Bulletin

At the top of this page, you’ll see two dialogue bubbles. Click on them, and a list will appear where you can select your preferred language for the bulletin.

En la parte superior de esta página verás dos globos de diálogo. Haz clic en ellos y aparecerá una lista en la que podrás seleccionar el idioma que prefieras para el boletín.

Message from Principal 

Dear CMS Families,

As we kick off the month of May, we want to remind you that our students will begin CAASPP testing in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics this week. These important assessments provide a snapshot of each student’s academic progress and help us ensure they are on track with grade-level expectations.

To support a smooth and focused testing experience, CMS will follow a special bell schedule on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, which will include a two-hour testing block each morning. Students will then follow a modified schedule for the rest of the day.
Please note: Our regular Wednesday schedule will remain unchanged.

Please help your student come prepared by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time. A calm, rested start to the day makes a big difference!

Teacher Appreciation Week Begins Monday!
As we begin the week, we also want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for our amazing CMS teachers. Their dedication, care, and commitment to our students make all the difference. Please join us in celebrating them throughout the week!

Thank you for your continued support in helping every student do their best.

Sincerely,

Daniel Poo

PTSA Updates

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up starting May 5^th.   Please drop off anything that you can donate to the school starting Friday afternoon May 2nd through Friday May 9^th morning.  The following are some suggestions: fruits (these go fast), trail mix, oatmeal, cereal, Keurig pods for coffee, decaf coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, bottles, soda, candy and chips.    There are about 100 teachers and staff so things can move out quickly.   Anything is welcome and appreciated.   

UPDATE:  Due to the Back to School Night the PTSA General Association Meeting is on May 28th 6:15 at the LRC (library) at school.

The last Parent Teacher Student Association meeting for the school year will be on May 21^st.   Please join us to hear the latest updates and give feedback.   We will also be saying thank you to our current outgoing board members including President Elsa Nunez, Vice President Dyadyra Moya Rosales and Treasurer Suzanne O’Brien for their amazing leadership and endless hours of volunteering.    You will also get to meet our new incoming Board for the next school year.    

8th Grade Cultural Sashes

As we look forward to celebrating your student’s promotion, we want to share a few important guidelines to ensure the ceremony remains respectful and inclusive of all cultures and traditions.

Cultural Sashes:
Students are welcome to wear a cultural sash to represent their heritage and identity. To ensure appropriateness and alignment with school expectations, all cultural sashes must be pre-approved by school administration no later than Friday, June 6th. If your student plans to wear a sash, please email a photo or description to either Mr. Bradley, Dr. Tarumoto or Mr. Poo.

Leis and Accessories:
Please note that candy leis, money leis, and other celebratory accessories are not allowed during the promotion ceremony. If you have questions about a certain item, please reach out to the school administration. 

Thank you for helping us maintain a meaningful and dignified celebration for all our 8th graders. We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Triple P Series

We’re also excited to announce that our English Triple P series will kick off on Monday, May 5, from 5:30 to 7:00 PMat Bishop Elementary. This three-week series will cover:

• Raising confident, competent children

• Raising resilient children

• The power of Positive Parenting

We hope to see you there!

AVID Corner

Open House 

Save the date: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.

Last Eat and Greet of the Year

You're invited to our final Eat & Greet of the year on Friday, May 23rd! Come connect with other families, enjoy good food, and celebrate the close of a great year together. More details will be shared as we get closer—we hope to see you there!

Last Day of School: Minimum Day

Please note that CMS will be on a minimum-day schedule for the last day of school on Thursday, June 12th, 2025. Please ensure that your student is picked up earlier that day. Students who ride the bus will be taken back to their designated drop-off spots.

If you have an 8th-grade student, please refer to the schedule below:

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

8^th-grade schedule

9:30 am: Students arrive/line up by section

10:00 am Ceremony Dress Rehearsal

11:00 am: Final Announcements

11:30 am: Lunch

12:00 pm: Students return to Gym/Gates Open

12:30 pm: Ceremony Begins

1:30 pm: Ceremony Ends. Students report back to the gym to pick up diplomas.

Summer School is here!

Unlock a summer of learning and fun! Registration is now open for our exciting Summer School program. Join us from June 30th to July 25th (no school July 4th) for engaging classes and activities. Sessions run from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch provided FREE of charge. Plus, transportation is available!

Desayuno y almuerzo disponible. Gratis. ¡Transporte disponible!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Register today!

Summer School Registration Form

Summer Peer Connections

Frequently Asked Questions about the program.

EOY Fieldtrip Eligibitliy

Here's a revised version with improved clarity and grammar:

Subject: Important Information Regarding End-of-Year Field Trip Eligibility

The third trimester began on Monday, March 10th. This is a timely reminder for students and families regarding the eligibility requirements for all end-of-year field trips.

To participate in their grade level's end-of-year field trip/activity, students must meet the following criteria:

• No Suspensions: Students must not receive any suspensions (classroom, in-school, or out-of-school) during the third trimester.
• Tardiness Limit: Students must have fewer than 60 tardies.
• Unexcused Absence Limit: Students must have fewer than 126 unexcused period absences. Please note that parent-excused absences are included in this count.
• Behavioral Expectations: School administration (Mr. Poo, Mr. Bradley, and Dr. Tarumoto) reserves the right to remove a student from the field trip if they exhibit unsafe behaviors.

For attendance-related questions, please contact:

• Dr. Vicky Tarumoto, Assistant Principal: [email address removed] or (408) 522-8247, extension 2002
• Micaela Lopez, Attendance and Registration: [email address removed] or (408) 522-8247, extension 2004

After-School Homework Center

Dear CMS Parents, we wanted to remind you about the CMS Homework Center, which is open four days a week (Monday - Thursday) from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This center provides a valuable opportunity for students to receive additional support with their assignments and address any academic challenges. We encourage you to remind your student to take advantage of this resource. Please be aware that the final day of operation for the Homework Center this school year will be Thursday, May 29th, 2025.

CNC News

• Tues., 5/6, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Zumba @ CMC Multipurpose is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin – inspired dance. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to your first lass to complete required forms. Youth ages 8-13 can participate with parent/guardian and youth ages 14-17 may participate with signed parent/guardian consent form. Donations of $3 welcome but not required.  No childcare and children may not wait in the facility.
• Wed., 4/30, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. - Vaccination Clinic for Children (Ages 3-18) with MayView Clinic. Children can get their required vaccinations for school or childcare. Fees are based on sliding scale.  Walk-Ins no appointments are required, call 650-330-7400 or https://ravenswoodfhn.org/service/immunization-clinic/
• Thur., 5/8, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Zumba @ CMC Multipurpose. See above for details.
• Fri., 5/2, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  – FREE! Youth Drop-In Basketball @ CNC Gym - indoor youth drop-in basketball for middle and high school youth. Must have current school ID and signed parent consent form. Bring your own ball. Program will be canceled if no one shows after the first hour.
• Drop-In Fitness Room – Regular hours - Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. - get active with cardio machines (treadmill, bikes, ellipticals), strength training machines and free weights. Bring water, towel and wear athletic shoes. $1, Sunnyvale residents only. High school students with signed parent consent waiver. Middle school students are free, must attend with a paying parent/guardian.

• FREE! One-Week, STEM Camp for Girls, Grades 4 & 5 and Grades 6-8
  In partnership with Girlstart, a non-profit organization, CNC will offer three, one-week, hands-on STEM camps for girls. Camps will run from Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Location: Columbia Middle School. Camp dates are July 7-11, July 14-18 and July 21-25.  Bring snacks, lunch and water bottle. Email or come to CNC for fliers with QR code for registration.
• FREE! Digital Illustration Animation Camp, (ages 9-15), July 7-11, 10 am to noon
  Learn new digital illustration animation skills using iPads and Apple Pens. Participants will gain foundations of animation with the Procreate program. The camp will begin with the basics of the program and its tools on the first day. Then, participants will brainstorm and work on a few animation projects. On the final day, students will share their projects with the class. Location: CNC, Registration required, https://forms.office.com/g/CuK7eiAgnA
• FREE! Podcast Camp, (ages 10-17), July 7-11, 1-3 p.m.
  Ever wish you could start your own Podcast? If yes, this is for you! Participants will learn the ropes, experiment with sound and editing, try your hand at scripting, formatting and more! No experience required, all you need to bring is yourself and most importantly, your voice and ideas. Location: CNC, Registration required, https://forms.office.com/g/iPqGgxA9hu

• Mon., 5/2, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group - Practice your English-speaking skills with other adults in a friendly group setting on Zoom. All levels are welcome. Location: Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave.
• Wed., 5/7, 4:00 -4:30 p.m. - Inclusive Storytime at Magical Bridge Playground -English – Individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to the Magical Bridge Playground Stage for Storytime at Fair Oaks Park, located at 540 N. Fair Oaks
• Thurs., 5/8, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Free Therapeutic Recreation Watercolor Painting Class – Join us for a fun and relaxing artistic journey with vibrant world of watercolor painting! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop your skills and confidence in the versatile medium. Location: Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr. Please come 10-15 minutes early to sign in and get settled, this class is designed for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older. Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/sXVk7yAQ3H
• Sat., 5/10, 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. Bike Safety Information and Repair Workshop – Bring your bike to the Library Plaza if it’s in a need for a repair, tune up or want to make it safe to ride. Volunteers will be onside to teach the ABC Quick Check, share safety tips, give out bicycle goodies and answer to other bike-related questions. Location: Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave.
• Sat, 4/12, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free Therapeutic Recreation Creative Dance and Movement Class – Join us to experience the joy of dancing together in a safe and fun environment. This class is design for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older. Participants must be independent with self-care and able to attend program with a 5:1 participant to staff ratio. Registration is required and will take place at Community Center, Theatre Dance Studio, 550 E. Remington Drive, register here: https://forms.office.com/g/VngibwvHjt
• Thurs. 5/15, 11:30 a.m.  to 4 p.m. – FREE! Happy Teeth Event for Youth - The Santa Clara County Public Health is hosting a FREE dental health event for ages 0-18, as well as foster youth ages 0-26. Here you will find free dental screening, 30 community booths for education and products and raffle prizes. It will be at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds (Gate B: Fiesta building) 344 Tully Rd, San Jose.
• Attention -7th – 9th Graders – Apply to Dept. of Public Safety’s annual Youth Leadership Academy for Summer 2025. Free, one-week program, July 21 -25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Deadline to apply is May 16, 2025. More information and application here - https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/departments/public-safety/public-safety-services/community-programs
• Sun., 5/18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., FREE! Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event. Explore a collection of electric vehicles (EVs). Ride or drive an electric vehicle, learn from current EV owners and learn how to save on an EV purchase with incentives and rebates. Location: Baylands Park, 999 E. Caribbean Drive. 

Reminders

Early Breakfast

For families that have students in the Juntos program and have a Zero period class, please know that your student may pick up breakfast from the café starting at 7:20am. 

LRC is Open

The CMS Library is open for students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays starting at 7:45 AM. If your child needs to be dropped off early, they are welcome to head straight to the library, where they can read, work on assignments, or simply hang out and stay warm.

KLAS

If you would like to enroll your student in our KLAS program, please contact Angelina Molina at angelina.molina@sesd.org

Door Dashing/Food Delivery

CMS does not allow any food delivery services for students. However, if a parent/guardian brings down food for their students, then we will gladly have them pick up the food from the front office during our regular lunch hours. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Poo at daniel.poo@sesd.org.

Family Resource Center

If you need assistance with learning Power School, Google Classroom, or just need help with email, please stop by the Family Resource Center (FRC). The FRC is open on Tuesdays, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK !